A Celebration for a New Era — Brier Island celebrates the christening of the new Grand Passage ferry, Margaret’s Justice, in a major community event that marks a new chapter for transportation between Brier Island, Long Island, Freeport, and Westport. The ceremony draws provincial and local dignitaries and highlights how essential ferry service is to daily life in this Bay of Fundy region.
Positive Changes for our Small Craft Harbours — Fishermen and harbour representatives on Digby Neck move toward a new steering committee for Little River, Sandy Cove East, and Centreville, aiming to speak with one voice for wharf upgrades and long-term investment. The article argues that stronger regional co-operation could better protect harbour infrastructure and support the local fishing economy for years to come.
Fix Our Wharves! — A sharp opinion piece warns that dangerous conditions at the Westport wharf threaten safety just as lobster season begins, with an unstable pole preventing gear from being loaded. The story also praises local help that gets the immediate problem under control while calling out the larger neglect of Brier Island wharf infrastructure.
Oral History May Not Always Be True — New historical research challenges the long-repeated story of Brier Island’s first settlers, arguing they were Planter families from Horton Township rather than fishermen from Maine or Massachusetts. The piece reshapes local understanding of Brier Island history and traces how several founding families moved to the island around 1770.
Finding our Islands’ Heritage on Prince Edward Island — A museum visit in Montague uncovers links between a famous PEI ship and families from Freeport and Brier Island, connecting local surnames to the crew of The Empress. The story adds another layer to the maritime heritage of Long Island, Brier Island, and the Bay of Fundy coast by showing how Islanders were part of wider seafaring history.
Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — The issue also includes Christmas bazaars, suppers, concerts, library programs, Remembrance Day coverage, community fundraisers, local births, school achievements, and seasonal updates from Freeport, Westport, Tiverton, Sandy Cove, and communities across Digby Neck.
